2000 GLS Airbag Light On

[NitaBeetle]

I went to the store last night and bought just a few things so like every other day released the drivers side seat and put the bags in the back. When I started the car the air bag light came on and stayed on. The airbags are fine have not deployed no accidents nothing, just out of no where this happened. I am reading a lot of horror stories, and do not want to seem like an idiot when I take it in. Any suggestions....what to look for? What to try?

[D2Beetle]

Off the top of my head, you need to replace the seat belt harness.

[NitaBeetle]

I am taking in for a diagnostic and have thought about buying VAG COM want to know what I am looking at in dollars and cents?

[MyOtherRidesAVette]

Originally Posted by NitaBeetle

I am taking in for a diagnostic and have thought about buying VAG COM want to know what I am looking at in dollars and cents?

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“vChecker” Basic & Pro
Home Page > Search > Vagchecker > ES#9951 V-Checker Scanner - Basic - VAGCHECKERBASIC
Home Page > Search > V-Checker > ES#9950 V-Checker Scanner - Pro - VAGCHECKERPRO

Vag-Com the real enchilada from Ross-Tech
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/interfaces.html

Bentley Service Manual (paper) for the NB Owner, Bentley Repair Manual (DVD-ROM) for the Tech (I have an unopened, registerable one for $80 shipped to the Lower 48), eBahn Licenses
http://www.bentleypublishing.com/volkswagen/

A Paper Bentley '98-'10 (hardback) just got posted here on the Org -
FS: Bentley Service Manual, New Beetle, 1998-2010

M.

[Valkylrie]

Vag com lite. Will read and reset the code, just need to buy a cable about 15.00 on amazon. I just replaced the seat belt buckles in my wife's 2002 NB, driver was about 225.00 passenger 85.00 if I recall. Took about 30 min each,. I'm not at home or I would link to my thread here, but if you search my name you will find it.